A standard-setting book on intervention, Love First has helped tens of thousands of families, friends, and professionals create a loving and effective plan for helping those who suffer from addiction. This revised and expanded edition adds to the core material in this classic book with the most up-to-date scientific information and new intervention techniques for alcohol and other drug addictions--and an array of disorders. "Building a team, choosing a chairperson, anticipating objections, using checklists, and rehearsing for the intervention itself. The reader will find it all here!" --Robert M. Morse, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus, Mayo Medical School "The most comprehensive book available on the technique of intervention, Love First will save lives!" --Kathy Ketcham, coauthor, Beyond the Influence and The Spirituality of Imperfection "A landmark book that gives families life-saving tools to help get a loved one into recovery. Bravo!" - -Jim Ramstad, United States Congressional Representative Jeff Jay is a nationally recognized leader in intervention who has been helping addicted families since 1986. His work has been noted by CNN, CBS, and USA Today. Debra Jay is a noted columnist, lecturer, and nationally known interventionist. She is the author of No More Letting Go and has appeared frequently on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
